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What Is It Like To Be an Addict? Understanding Substance Abuse, by Owen Flanagan, Oxford University Press, 320 pages, $24.99 Addiction is a problem that defenders of liberty need to face, for if ...

Games for real money can affect everybody, including famous ones. Actors and artists often face higher risks because of their wealth. This starts as a hobby, but it becomes a serious problem.

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Love can be just as addictive as drugs. To prevent yourself from falling into this toxic cycle, recognize the signs that you ...